Discover the perfect dessert for date lovers & those looking for a healthy, nutritious option suitable for a diet. This date dessert relies on the natural sweetness of dates with no added sugar, plus fiber-rich ingredients like oats & healthy fats from nuts, which you can add according to your taste.
Sugar-Free Date Dessert
This date dessert relies on the natural sweetness of dates with no added sugar, plus fiber-rich ingredients like oats and healthy fats from nuts, which you can add according to your taste.
Ingredients
- Dates: ½ cup soft, pitted
- Oats: ½ cup quick oats
- Nuts: ½ cup raw
- Peanut Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon ground
- Cardamom: ¼ teaspoon ground
- Sea Salt: A pinch
- Warm Water: As needed for soaking and mixing
- Coconut: As desired shredded, for garnish
- Cocoa: As desired raw, for garnish
- Chia Seeds: As desired for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain them well.
- In a food processor, grind the oats and nuts until they form a coarse mixture.
- Add the pitted dates, peanut butter, cinnamon, cardamom, and a pinch of salt to the food processor. Begin processing the ingredients until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into your serving bowls.
- Garnish the top with shredded coconut, chia seeds, or raw cocoa powder. Let the dessert cool completely and set before serving.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm. Serve with a cup of coffee.
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